Vendor Partner Program Overview World championships for eight equestrian disciplines Largest Equestrian event in the world Governed by the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) Held every four years, midway between Summer Olympics First time held outside of Europe

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Overview • World championships for eight equestrian disciplines • Largest Equestrian event in the world • Governed by the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) • Held every four years, midway between Summer Olympics • First time held outside of Europe • 16-Day Event; September 25 – October 10, 2010 • Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY (first time ever in one facility)

Size/Scope • More than 500 competitors • More than 600 horses competing • More than 500,000 attendees • Approximately 1,200 media in attendance from across the globe

2010 Television • Expect increased viewership trends to continue • NBC Sports – Six (6) hours of weekend coverage • In discussions with major U.S. cable networks for additional coverage • European Broadcast Union agreement already in place • Project similar worldwide distribution to 2006

Equestrian Enthusiast Demographics • 46% of respondents reported an income of more than $100,000 • Nearly 20% have investment portfolios of greater than $500,000 • 85% are female; 63% are married • 87% say that involvement with horses is one of the most important things in their lives • 76% state they are somewhat or much more likely to buy products from an equestrian sports sponsor • 66% have a college degree or higher • 22% own more than one residence • 93% own at least one horse • Based on a 2005 study conducted by SDS for the United States Equestrian Federation USEF (Full study available upon request)

What They’re Saying… “The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games will be the second largest sports event in North America in 2010, behind only the Winter Olympics. NBC Sports is thrilled to be the broadcast partner of the world's most prestigious Equestrian event.” - Jon Miller, Executive Vice President, NBC Sports “We feel confident that the 2010 Alltech World Equestrian Games will be a wonderful event.” - Magali Dubois, Communications/Sponsoring, Rolex SA

Designation • Designation(s) as “Official Vendor Partner,” and/or other appropriate language to be agreed upon, “of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games • Right to utilize above designation in marketing and promotional activities leading up to the 2010 Games

Web and New Media • Logo and link included on website within tradeshow section • Booth space will be highlighted on the online version of the tradeshow map

Signage • Vendor Partner will receive a minimum of two (2) visible and well displayed signs within the Trade Show venue • Signs will be placed in high-traffic areas for maximum exposure

On-Site Activation • One tradeshow booth in the main tradeshow area • Site to be mutually selected • Booth location will be highlighted in all tradeshow maps

Tickets/Hospitality • One four (4) day hospitality package for four (4) guests • OR • One eight (8) day hospitality package for two (2) guests. • Opportunity to purchase additional tickets as they are made available

Designation • Designation(s) as “Official Vendor Partner,” and/or other appropriate language to be agreed upon, “of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games • Right to utilize above designation in marketing and promotional activities leading up to the 2010 Games

Web and New Media • Logo and link included on website within Trade Show section • Booth space will be highlighted on the online version of the Trade Show map

Signage • Vendor Partner will receive a minimum of one (1) visible and well displayed signs within the Trade Show venue • Signs will be placed in high-traffic areas for maximum exposure

On-Site Activation • One (1) Trade Show booth in the main tradeshow area • Site to be mutually selected • Booth location will be highlighted in all tradeshow maps

Tickets/Hospitality • One four (4) day ticket and hospitality package for two (2) guests • Opportunity to purchase additional tickets as they are made available